INDV 101-23 - Finding Empirical Studies

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Step 1: What is an empirical study? Step 2: Locate and empirical study

How to Identify and locate an empirical study

By the end of this module you will know how to:

• Know what elements make up an empirical study
• Search the PsycINFO database
• Locate three empirical studies related to your topic

You will need to work your way through the steps outlined below:

Step 1:
Learn about what makes-up an empirical study

• Read the description of what makes up an empirical study and complete the practice exercise.
  • What is an empirical study?

Step 2:
Find your own empirical studies

• Open up PsycINFO. There will be a checkbox in the upper-right corner of the screen. Click it for guided help and hints on how to locate an empirical study.
  • PsycINFO